Games like Eliza

A narrative-driven visual novel where players experience a story about AI counseling. The core loop involves following a script as an AI proxy, exploring ethical questions.

91% positive from 1,744 · 2019 · 22% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $3.74 (2021-01-19)

Female Protagonist Visual Novel EmotionalPsychologicalIndieAtmospheric

Six games like Eliza

目盲/Blind

85% positive from 897 reviews202227% finish it

This is a narrative-driven adventure game where players make choices to uncover mysteries. It features a protagonist with face blindness who must balance ordinary life with supernatural events.

The catchThe English translation reads like machine output and the story is hard to follow.

Both are tagged Emotional, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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Forgotton Anne

90% positive from 2,021 reviews201830% finish itDeck Verified

Cinematic adventure game with puzzle platforming. Players control Anne to solve puzzles and make choices affecting the story.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, unique Ghibli-esque art style, emotional story, and music, despite simple platforming and short length.

The catchClunky, sluggish controls make the timed platforming sections frustrating.

Both are tagged Emotional, Atmospheric and Female Protagonist.

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Billionaire Lovers

95% positive from 3,651 reviews202164% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a visual novel romance game where players experience a story with four potential male love interests. The game features player choice and a short playtime.

What players likedIt defies typical otome expectations, praised for its clear message and exceptional art.

The catchThe main character acts so dumb that the story becomes hard to take seriously.

Both are tagged Emotional, Visual Novel and Indie.

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Sakuya Izayoi Gives You Advice And Dabs

97% positive from 1,942 reviews2020Deck Verified

This is a visual novel and interactive experience where Sakuya Izayoi offers advice and comfort in a relaxing beach setting. The core loop involves receiving guidance and a surprise cheer-up move.

The catchIt ends in a few minutes of clicking through dialogue, with no real gameplay.

Both are tagged Emotional and Visual Novel.

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SEASON: A letter to the future

93% positive from 2,047 reviews202317% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative exploration game where you document a world on your bicycle. You collect memories and stories before a cataclysm.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful, story-driven, and meditative exploration of culture, memory, and history, offering a calm, unique experience.

The catchCamera jank and heavy framerate drops repeatedly break the exploration.

Both are tagged Emotional, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

92% positive from 1,683 reviews201841% finish itDeck Playable

This is a narrative-driven adventure game where players explore a post-apocalyptic world to gather resources and build a rocket. Its core loop involves exploration, item collection, and crafting to fulfill a space burial tradition.

What players likedPlayers praise its slow-burn story, lovable characters, and awesome soundtrack, reminiscent of a captivating, emotional journey.

The catchSlow gathering gameplay where time limits make exploration tedious

Both are tagged Emotional, Female Protagonist and Visual Novel.

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More about Eliza

What players liked

Players praise its mature, thought-provoking narrative and excellent voice acting, resonating deeply with its down-to-earth, reflective approach.

The catch

Choices change nothing, leaving a railroaded novel with almost no gameplay.

Reviews: 91% positive from 1,744
Released: 2019
Finish it: 22% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $3.74 (2021-01-19)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,744 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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